I wouldn't do it at all. My first year I wrapped with roofing tar paper. I bet it kept the hive warmer but even with open SBBs, it was really wet inside. I haven't wrapped since and I've noticed that it is much drier inside the hive, except for the inner cover where water condenses. I crack the inner cover with shims to help the moisture move out. Save your money and forget the wrap. They'll be fine without it. Ventilation is much more important.

I haven't decided whether to wrap or not, still thinking about it, but I have solid bottoms, the shimming I know ,, but I think a little extra might not be a bad idea. I lloked at the MInnisota University they reccomended wrapping. who knows , what ever you feel comfortable with. right now I don't feel comfortable with anything. LOL

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